The wife of Maine Cabin Masters star Matt “Dixie” Dix, Ginna Dix, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of 48. The Magnolia Network show announced her death on their official Instagram account on Wednesday, February 5th, stating that she died on Saturday, February 1st.
The post expressed the show’s heartbreak at the loss of Ginna, describing her as a beloved wife, goddaughter to co-star Ryan Eldridge’s parents, and a dear friend to many. It emphasized her significant role within the Maine Cabin Masters family and the immense void her passing will leave. The show requested privacy for the team during this difficult time. The Instagram post included a series of photos showcasing Ginna throughout her life, from her younger years with Dixie to more recent pictures of the couple with their dogs.
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Ginna and Matt first met in 2000 and married a year later on September 22, 2001, according to her obituary published by centralmaine.com. A dedicated nurse, Ginna earned her nursing degree from St. Anselm College in New Hampshire and worked as a registered nurse in Maine for several years. She furthered her education by obtaining a master’s degree from Purdue University in 2018, transitioning to a career as a nurse practitioner.
While the obituary did not specify the cause of death, it confirmed that Ginna was surrounded by loved ones at Maine Medical Center in Portland at the time of her passing.
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Ryan Eldridge, Dixie’s Maine Cabin Masters co-star and lifelong friend, shared a heartfelt tribute to Ginna on his Instagram. He recounted shared memories from their childhood, highlighting her multifaceted personality. He described her as someone who could be both one of the boys and a strong, independent woman. Eldridge also poignantly recalled witnessing the beginning of Ginna and Dixie’s relationship.
Maine Cabin Masters features Eldridge and Dixie, along with contractor Chase Morrill, his sister and Eldridge’s wife Ashley Morrill, and friend Jared “Jedi” Baker, as they renovate vacation cabins throughout Maine. Based in Manchester, Maine, their company, Kennebec Cabin Company, specializes in restoring historic properties.
Originally airing on the DIY Network, Maine Cabin Masters was selected by Chip and Joanna Gaines to transition to the Magnolia Network when it launched in January 2022. The show’s move was part of a curated selection of programs chosen by the Fixer Upper stars for their new network.
